Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
221899

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Eckl. & Zeyh.) Rourke

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 30: 12 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221228

Common Names

  • Kogelbergia verticillata
  • Verticillate Kogelbergia
  • Kogelbergia Verticillata

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Synonyms

  • Trichocephalus verticillatus Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]

Description

Kogelbergia verticillata (also called Whorled Kogelbergia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in montane forests and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Kogelbergia verticillata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is a great choice for adding color to any space.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kogelbergia verticillata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kogelbergia verticillata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Kogelbergia verticillata

Kogelbergia verticillata is native to South Africa, specifically in the Western Cape.

Kogelbergia verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kogelbergia verticillata?

Kogelbergia verticillata

What is the common name of Kogelbergia verticillata?

Verticillata

What is the natural habitat of Kogelbergia verticillata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Kogelbergia genus

Species in the Stilbaceae family

Anastrabe integerrima, Bowkeria citrina, Bowkeria cymosa, Bowkeria verticillata, Bowkeria verticillata, Campylostachys cernua, Campylostachys helmei, Charadrophila capensis, Euthystachys abbreviata, Halleria elliptica, Halleria lucida, Halleria parviflora, Halleria ovata, Halleria ligustrifolia, Kogelbergia phylicoides, Kogelbergia verticillata, Nuxia allorgeorum, Nuxia ambrensis, Nuxia pachyphylla, Nuxia capitata, Nuxia congesta, Nuxia coriacea, Nuxia floribunda, Nuxia glomerulata, Nuxia gracilis, Nuxia involucrata, Nuxia isaloensis, Nuxia oppositifolia, Nuxia pseudodentata, Nuxia sphaerocephala, Nuxia verticillata, Nuxia brachyphylla, Retzia capensis, Stilbe albiflora, Stilbe ericoides, Stilbe gymnopharyngia, Stilbe overbergensis, Stilbe rupestris, Stilbe serrulata, Stilbe vestita, Thesmophora scopulosa,

References

Karl Ludwig Philipp Zeyher (1799-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zeyh.' in the authors string.
Christian Friedrich Ecklon (1795-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eckl.' in the authors string.
John Patrick Rourke (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rourke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015362-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].